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Born on this day in 1884 actress and singer Billie Burke.
Born on this day in 1619 soprano Barbara Strozzi.
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On this day in 1884 the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid on Bedloe’s Island.
Happy 60th birthday soprano Deborah Voigt.
Happy 61st birthday baritone Simon Keenlyside.
Happy 83rd birthday soprano Gundula Janowitz.
Born on this day in 1921 contralto Lili Chookasian.
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On this day in 1967 Judy Garland opened her final Broadway engagement, a concert entitled At Home at the Palace.
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On this day in 1963, Barbra Streisand sang at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas… opening for Liberace.
Born on this day in 1876 actress and pedagogue Maria Ouspenskaya.
Born on this day in 1913 actor Laird Cregar.
On this day in 1940 Bugs Bunny made his film debut A Wild Hare, directed by Tex Avery.
